MAR MENOR, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Los Alcázares to complete final phase of seafront lighting upgradeThe final 16 traditional streetlights near Paseo de la Concha will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs to finish the town's modernization plan Los Alcázares is getting ready to finish up the modernization of its seafront promenade.. 13/03/2026

Floating solar power transforms irrigation in the Campo de CartagenaSpain's largest irrigation solar plant serves 9,500+ farmers and cuts €350,000 from bills Spain's largest floating solar plant owned by an irrigation community has launched on the Cola reservoir in Campo de Cartagena. Inaugurated Thursday.. 13/03/2026

Region of Murcia preparing measures to ease rising costs linked to Iran conflictRegional President Fernando López Miras says they are looking at tax relief and support for families and businesses in Murcia The government of the Region of Murcia is preparing its own package of measures to help ease the rise in costs.. 12/03/2026

A fresh coat of sand for Cartagena's coastline before EasterFive beaches, including La Manga and Los Nietos, will be widened in time for the first holiday visitors The Cartagena Town Hall is currently working to add extra sand to five local beaches before the Easter break. Los Nietos, La Manga, Islas Menores.. 11/03/2026

SOS Mar Menor burger wins 'Audacious' award at National Burger ChampionshipThe unusual burger created by Fran Guerrero picked up a national award for originality at the Spanish National Burger Championship A burger inspired by the Mar Menor has picked up a national award for creativity at the Spanish National Burger Championship.. 11/03/2026

72 solar lights planned for bike lane linking Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier AirportSan Javier Town Hall says the new lighting will make the cycle route safer for cyclists travelling between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares The San Javier Town Hall has announced plans to install around 72 solar-powered street lights.. 10/03/2026

Murcia's secondary school teachers must have a higher level of English from next yearFrom the 2026-2027 school year, secondary school teachers who want to teach in bilingual classes in Murcia will need to reach a C1 English certificate Starting next school year, secondary school teachers in Murcia will have to reach the C1 level.. 09/03/2026

A century of change: The journey of Spanish women at workAs International Women’s Day approaches, the evolution of women’s working lives in Spain reveals how resilience, reform and education reshaped the country’s workforce. As Spain prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March.. 06/03/2026

Murcia joins the call for greater control over its coastal landLocal authorities are pushing for more say over coastal permits, property boundaries, and development decisions The debate over how Spain's coastline should be managed has reignited as the Ministry for Ecological Transition works on updating.. 06/03/2026

Murcia tops Spain for profitable businesses, but US trade fears growEight in ten firms make money as region eyes Trump tariff risks Great news for Murcia's entrepreneurs: the Region leads Spain with 79% of companies turning a profit in 2023 - that's eight out of every ten succeeding. Unicaja's latest '.. 06/03/2026

Lo Pagán's Esplanade and new bike lane feature in €5 million makeover for San Pedro del PinatarOver the next three years, 25 projects will improve the streets, public spaces, sports facilities and services in the town The San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall has revealed a major plan to improve Lo Pagán, with 25 projects and more.. 05/03/2026

The Mar Menor makes history with its own representatives in courtThis is the first trial of its kind since the Mar Menor was granted legal personhood in 2022 Three and a half years after the Spanish Parliament recognised the legal personality of the Mar Menor and its basin, and a year after the Council of Ministers..

Floating pontoons planned for Los Nietos, Playa Honda and other Mar Menor beachesCartagena has asked for permission to install docks from March to December each year until 2030 Plans have been put forward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor which would make the popular bathing spots easier and safer.. 04/03/2026

Specialist divers are heading into the Mar Menor to tackle the invasive algae choking the lagoonLos Alcázares is the first to get the green light to manually remove Caulerpa prolifera from the Mar Menor Copious amounts of rain over the last few months means that the Mar Menor is facing a growing algae problem, and one local council has.. 04/03/2026

Why this year's spring pollen season in Murcia could be tougher than usual: Everything you need to knowAfter weeks of rain followed by warmer weather, experts are warning of higher pollen counts and more intense symptoms for allergy sufferers Murcia is known as the 'Garden of Spain'. There are lots of parks, green spaces, and Murcia is surrounded.. 03/03/2026

Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent regionMore than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living in Murcia is just how isolated it feels. Even within the region, getting from.. 02/03/2026

This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of MurciaThe DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed cameras across 11 regions, including both fixed and average speed check (tramo.. 02/03/2026

Revival or regulation? Cartagena's kiosks at a crossroadsHostecar raises concerns while city aims to revive beloved kiosks Exciting changes are on the horizon for Cartagena's kiosks, but not everyone is on board. The Ayuntamiento has approved a new ordinance designed to breathe new life into these cherished.. 02/03/2026

Mar Menor caldero burger divides opinion at Murcia's FBI restaurantChef Fran Guerrero's prawn and rice creation sparks 'masterpiece or abomination' debate Have you heard about the latest burger causing a buzz in Murcia? At FBI (Freak Burger International) restaurant, chef Fran Guerrero has taken his bold.. 27/02/2026

Ikea planning store in Cartagena is closing its doorsCompact design space in Espacio Mediterráneo to shut in March Ikea is closing its small planning store in the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena next month. Opened in 2022, this 75-square-metre outlet on the first floor was.. 24/02/2026